In a troubling incident on Saturday, several individuals were shot in the vicinity of a festival in Toledo, Ohio, prompting an active search for the suspect, according to local authorities.
The Toledo Police Department reported that officers swiftly responded to a shooting call at approximately 5:37 p.m. This occurred near the intersection of Delaware Avenue and Glenwood Avenue, in proximity to the Old West End Festival.
Upon reaching the scene, law enforcement officers found multiple individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. The police have yet to disclose the exact number of those injured or the extent of their injuries.
As the investigation continues, many of the victims have been transported to nearby hospitals for medical care, as stated in a release from the police department.
Toledo police investigate a shooting near the Old West End Festival after multiple people were wounded, authorities said. (WTOL)
“Many victims have been transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment,” police said in a news release.
Investigators said they are actively searching for the suspect or suspects involved.
Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz told WTOL 11 that eight people were believed to have been shot and that all victims are expected to survive.
Residents and visitors were urged to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
A large police presence remained in the area on June 6, 2026, as officers searched for those responsible for the shooting near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio. (WTOL)
Police said officers remain on scene and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The Old West End Festival is a two-day event that began Saturday, according to its website.
Police officers work at the scene of a shooting near a festival in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (WTVG via AP)
Organizers said the festival features live music, food vendors and a variety of other attractions.
This is a developing story; check back for updates.
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